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California Lighthouse

Northern Aruba, Palm/Eagle Beach, Aruba
3.5 of 5 stars 204 Reviews
Type: Lighthouses
Activities: Walking
Description: One of Aruba's most famous landmarks, the California lighthouse is known for its spectacular views of the island.
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Charles Town, West Virginia
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

Sitting attop a hill at the end of the island, the California Lighthouse affords you a beautiful panoramic view from one of the hight places on the island. Don't expect a great deal of commercial goings on. Local vendors were selling fresh coconuts and snow cones. If you was a beautiful view, then you will get just what you want. More

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Chicago, Illinois
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

we saw this on out ABC jeep tour ..the tour overall was amazing but this site was my least favorite.. More

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Rochester, New York
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

Nice place to take photos of and to see that tip of the island. There are some interesting rock formations there but not much else. They should do a better job of maintaining the lighthouse itself if it is such an attraction. Also, I couldn't get a clean photo of the lighthouse because there is a damn Marriott Time Share... More

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Fargo, North Dakota, United States
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

The Lighthouse was ok. There is a little stand there that has cocunuts for sale. There is also a nice restraunt there, although we did not eat there. We were told by to go check out the lighthouse and its one visit we could have skipped. It has some good history behind it which was nice to hear about, but... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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59 reviews 59 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

Views are great but not much else to see since the Lighthouse is not open. Some small vendors in the area but they are a bit pricey. More

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Trinity, FL
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

At the end of the main road, named for a shipwreck. Outstanding view down the beach on the north side. A great Italian restaurant next to it; the view's the thing. More

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Riverside, Ca
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4 reviews 4 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

The light house was nice to see however there were people there trying to selll you time shares, not what I want to get involved in. More

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Tuscaloosa, Alabama
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

It is a short drive from most resorts if you have a car. Saw several joggers and bikers going there as well. We didn't eat but they had a food vendor with snacks and trinkets. Worth seeing the area...I certainly enjoyed the scenery from the steps of the lighthouse. More

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New City, NY
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012

dont eat there.. go for drinks just before and during sunset... take pictures and then go somewhere else for dinner. More

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Cincinnati, Ohio
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2012

The lighthouse was only a few minutes drive from the hotel area and the view from the lighthouse was very pretty! Definitely worth a quick trip, especially if you have a car or easy mode of transportation! More

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